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Topic: Tiktok

TikTok announces Sh26 million AI literacy funding at Nairobi summit

By Boniface Mithika   2026-03-13 10:26:43

TikTok is investing $200,000 (Sh26 million) in Sub-Saharan Africa to boost AI literacy, fight misinformation, and promote online safety.

Court orders release of Maxmillan Nyagwaya over TikTok money-tearing stunt

By Mike Kihaki   2026-03-12 19:53:35

Kisumu Court orders police to release Maximillan Motai, captured on TikTok video tearing Kenyan currency, says the alleged offence does not warrant detention.

DCI arrests TikToker after tearing Sh100 note in viral video

By Manuel Ntoyai   2026-03-10 10:42:33

The arrest comes after the viral video showed the man tearing a banknote into pieces; an act that triggered outrage online and caught the attention of investigators.

Scramble for sweets: Outrage as Mandago hands out lollipops to crowd in viral TikTok clip

By Molly Chebet   2026-03-09 14:23:09

In the clip posted on his TikTok page, the senator is seen seated inside a black SUV car distributing confectionaries to a crowd gathered outside.

How TikToker was dumped by roadside after 12-hour ordeal

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh   2026-03-07 07:44:01

TikToker and government critic Joash Omollo, also known as Janeko Genzi, says he was held in a car by abductors for 12 hours before being dumped by the roadside.

A preying mother: Viral incest video shocks Kenya, triggers debate on law, morality and TikTok clout

By Manuel Ntoyai   2026-02-27 09:55:48

She claims she had been heavily intoxicated, fell asleep, and later realised something inappropriate may have occurred. She further alleges fears of possible HIV transmission and even pregnancy.